Spot on Doors and Lemonade

~I love pictures of beautiful doors. Not necessarily big and impressive doors, but EXPRESSIVE pictures of doors. I commented on another blogger's( David McMahon of author blog ) wonderful photos of doors and he encouraged me to post pictures of doors. So , above is a picture of me in front of the beautiful doors of an Eastern Washington Winery. My Hubby and I take a picture of each other in front of the doors of all the wineries we visit. For any of you who as a policy do not consume alcohol,most wineries are places of beauty. The gardens, doors, and grounds of many wineries are well worth visiting with friends and family. Take a picnic lunch and soak up the beauty. Friends who appreciate wine will also enjoy the day and the fellowship that follows such a day is priceless!"The doors we open and close each day decide the lives we live" Flora Whittemire ~I received the Lemonade Stand Award! Shannon from Kenleigh Acres presented me with this award for presenting a blog showing " gratitude or great attitude, or both". Thank-you Shannon!I was thinking about what people think when they ponder lemonade...refreshment, "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade", and I too would like to present this refreshing award to to bloggers who I know DO make lemonade out of life's lemons. Not only that, they will serve only refreshingly sweet lemonade to any and all and spare you the sour parts that might have gone into it. ~The first is Miss Mildred of Nalley Valley.Mildred's blog is encouraging, educational, and inspirational. She also is not one to complain, but rejoice in all life has bestowed upon her. Thank-you Mildred. ~The second is my daughter, Autumn at A.Joy At Home. My daughter is and always has been so encouraging. She is also one who will always see how lemons provide lemonade and if you don't like lemonade then you can have lemon meringue pie, or...you get the drift. Don't go complaining to her about anything if you want to wallow in misery....or have someone flatter you with empty deceit. Honestly kind and if you are her Mom, a bit blunt. But then she gets the blunt part from me....poor girl. ~Lemonade and doors....doors and lemonade, whatever doors have opened up for you, or if doors have been slammed shut, may there be other doors opened up to you today that offer startling new and grand choices and opportunities. Make lemonade out of those sour lemons and enjoy whatever life has strewn in front of and around you ! Blessings: optimism in spite of bad times and circumstance, purpose in life